Gato
Gato by Margaret Elphinstone, published by Sandstone Press in 2005, is a historical fiction piece that spans 66 pages. This book presents an unusual love story set in the Middle Ages, focusing on a young child raised in a mill whose life is disrupted by the arrival of a wandering Spanish Friar. The narrative explores the dynamics between the miller, his wife, and the Friar, as seen through the eyes of the child, who seeks to understand the unfolding events.
Readers will find a tale that delves into the quiet, hardworking lives of the mill’s inhabitants, alongside the child’s close bond with the mill cats. The arrival of the Friar introduces complexities that challenge the child’s perception of love and relationships. Gato, which translates to ‘cat’ in Spanish, symbolizes the connection between the child and the creatures that offer companionship amid the changing dynamics at the mill. This edition is crafted for those who appreciate a concise yet engaging read.
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The Sandstone Vista series has been developed for readers who are not used to reading full length novels, or for those who simply want to enjoy a ‘quick read’ which is satisfying and well written. An unusual love story set in the Middle Ages, Gato is the story of a young child brought up in a mill. The quiet hardworking lives of the people at the mill are disturbed by the arrival of a wandering Spanish Friar. What is going on between the miller and his wife, and the Friar? The child at the centre of the story tries to understand. The only creatures the child is close to are the mill cats. After the Friar comes, there is always one called Gato, Spanish for ‘cat’.
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